Roadstar 1500 Antenna upgrade?

While at the factory last week, I asked about the new antenna, I was told they have had more complaints on the new than the old.. that said, the Roadstar doesn't seem to pick up very well. I have considered changing it out for a real, adjustable, pointable antenna, but it won't be real easy or real pretty.. Not that it can't be done, and in fact I have already worked through the how, just that we watch very little TV, and can't at this time justify the bother. Many just carry a portable satellite dish of one kind or another.